Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Sonoma
Dryer vent cleaning in Sonoma typically runs $180 – $340 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours with the dryer back in service the same day. We’re the Sonoma crew from Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve cleared lint pathways in everything from Plaza-area Victorians built in the 1880s to mid-century ranches off Highway 12. Our dispatch is coordinated from the San Francisco Bay Area office, but our trucks are local and we know the difference between a home near the Plaza and one out toward Schellville. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Sonoma’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit, and it’s written on every job, not mentioned verbally and forgotten.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we follow The Garrison Code on every Sonoma job: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before touching anything, complete the work by the book, and leave the site clean. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues.
Sonoma homeowners aren’t looking for the cheapest bid. They’re looking for the bid that doesn’t change once the technician is inside. Our price is written down before work starts, and it does not move at the door.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Sonoma
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Sonoma means clearing the entire lint pathway from the back of your dryer to the exterior termination, then verifying airflow with a manometer. In Sonoma’s older homes, especially around the Plaza, this almost always involves more than just vacuuming the trap. We use Rotobrush rotary agitation tools and Nikro negative-air machines to dislodge packed lint from long, elbow-heavy runs, then capture it before it enters your living space. A typical Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Sonoma runs $180 – $280 for a standard through-wall termination, and $240 – $340 for complex retrofitted runs in historic homes where we need camera inspection and multiple access cuts.
Camera Inspection Before Cleaning
We run a borescope through the full run before deciding whether cleaning will suffice or if a crushed section needs replacement. In Sonoma’s Plaza-area Victorians, we regularly find runs that were crushed during a 1970s remodel or disconnected entirely behind lathe-and-plaster. Camera inspection lets us show you exactly what we’re dealing with before we quote the fix.
Lint Removal Under Negative Pressure
Our Nikro negative-air machines create suction at the termination while rotary brushes break lint free inside the duct. This matters in Sonoma because harvest-season grape must and dust can form a sticky film that traps lint against the duct wall. Vacuuming alone won’t touch it. The negative-air method pulls the debris out as we agitate it, rather than pushing it deeper into your home.
Dryer Vent Installation in Sonoma
Dryer Vent Installation in Sonoma often means replacing what was never properly installed in the first place. In historic homes near the Plaza, dryer vents were retrofitted into closets, crawlspaces, and old redwood framing decades after the house was built. Runs of 25 – 40 feet with multiple elbows and no cleanout are common. A proper Dryer Vent Installation in Sonoma uses rigid metal duct, limits elbows to two where possible, and includes an accessible cleanout for future maintenance. Typical installation runs $320 – $580 for a standard reroute, and $480 – $720 for complex jobs requiring crawlspace work or roof terminations. We price it in writing before cutting anything.
Retrofit to Code-Compliant Runs
Many Sonoma homes have flexible foil or plastic ducting that violates current fire codes. We replace these with rigid galvanized or aluminum duct, sealed at every joint with high-temperature mastic. The work is inspected for proper slope and support, and we test static pressure before we leave to confirm the dryer isn’t working harder than it should.
Roof and High Termination Installation
Some Sonoma homes, particularly those on sloped lots near the Mayacamas foothills, terminate dryer vents through the roof or high on a gable end. These installations require proper flashing, storm collars, and rodent-proof screens. We handle the full installation, including exterior sealing, so you don’t need a second contractor.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sonoma
We stock parts and use equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies on Sonoma jobs, and we carry common vent caps, transitions, and termination fittings for fast turnaround. If your dryer vent needs a new backdraft damper or bird guard, we typically have the right size on the truck. For specialized filtration or indoor air quality add-ons, we source Honeywell and Aprilaire components that integrate with your existing HVAC setup. We don’t make you wait for a parts order that turns a two-hour job into a two-week ordeal.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Sonoma Homes
- Crushed runs behind lathe-and-plaster. In Plaza-area Victorians and Edwardians, floor joists were often notched during remodels to squeeze duct through, crushing the 4-inch galvanized flat. The dryer still works, barely, but the restricted airflow doubles dry time and overheats the blower motor. Camera inspection finds it; replacement fixes it.
- Grape must and dust on exterior terminations. During harvest season from August through October, a fine, sticky film coats vent flaps across Sonoma’s vineyard-adjacent neighborhoods. Lint adheres to this film and forms a dense mat that looks clear from outside but blocks airflow completely. We see this in areas near Sonoma Valley and along Highway 12 toward Glen Ellen.
- Flexible foil ducting in east-side ranches. Mid-century homes on Sonoma’s east side often have the dryer run in flexible foil duct. Winter moisture intrusion, even mild, turns trapped lint into a damp, compressed mat that restricts airflow and strains the dryer’s blower. Cleaning helps temporarily; replacement with rigid duct is the lasting fix.
- Disconnected runs in unsealed crawlspaces. Retrofitted vents in older homes frequently separate at joints in crawlspaces, blowing moist, lint-laden air under the house. This creates a mold risk and a fire hazard simultaneously. We reconnect with proper supports and seal all joints.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sonoma, CA
Honest pricing means whole-system ranges, not per-foot teaser quotes that balloon at the door. A standard dryer vent cleaning in Sonoma runs $180 – $280 for a through-wall termination with accessible cleanout. Complex jobs in historic homes, requiring camera inspection, multiple access cuts, or partial rerouting, run $240 – $340. Full Dryer Vent Installation in Sonoma, including rigid duct replacement and proper termination, typically falls between $320 – $580 for standard reroutes and $480 – $720 for roof terminations or extensive crawlspace work.
What affects cost: length of run, number of elbows, accessibility (crawlspace versus through-wall), whether the existing duct is crushed or disconnected, and whether we need to cut in access points. We inspect first, write the price down, and get your approval before any work begins. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sonoma
Our crews regularly work in Dryer Vent Cleaning territory across the North Bay, including Boyes Hot Springs, Petaluma, Novato, and Cotati. If you’re in a nearby community and dealing with slow dry times or a hot dryer exterior, we cover your area too. Scheduling is coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office with local dispatch to minimize wait times.
Serving Sonoma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sonoma area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sonoma
Your Sonoma vent likely faces two factors Petaluma doesn’t: wildfire ash from recurring fire seasons and harvest-season grape must that coats exterior terminations with a sticky film. Both trap lint more aggressively than standard dust alone. A camera inspection will show whether you’re dealing with normal accumulation or the dense, adhered lint we see in vineyard-adjacent Sonoma neighborhoods. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
It can be. Crawlspace runs in Plaza-area homes of that era were almost always retrofitted, not originally designed, and they’re often unsupported, unsealed, or disconnected at joints. Moist, lint-laden air blows under your house, creating mold risk and fire hazard. We inspect with a camera, support and seal any intact sections, and replace what’s crushed or disconnected. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most Sonoma homeowners need cleaning every 12 – 18 months, but if you’re near active vineyards or experienced significant wildfire smoke exposure, annual inspection is prudent. The fine ash particles from fire season and the sticky grape must during harvest both accelerate buildup beyond normal lint accumulation. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes, though roof terminations require ladder access and proper fall protection, which we bring. The cleaning method is the same: rotary agitation under negative pressure, with camera verification. If the roof flashing is deteriorated, we’ll note it and can quote replacement. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
A crushed section cannot be cleaned back to round. The restriction remains, airflow stays compromised, and your dryer continues to overwork. We replace crushed sections with rigid metal duct, sealed and supported properly, then clean the intact portions. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our installation work for a full year. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Sonoma and the North Bay.